Arnd

Arnd is a boy's name that is primarily regarded as the German short form of Arnold. However, it is also generally used as a short form for other names that begin with the element 'Arn-'.

What does the name Arnd mean?

The name Arnd, used for boys, is primarily considered a short form of Arnold. However, it can also serve as an abbreviation for other names that begin with the element 'Arn-'. Translated, Arnd means 'the ruling eagle' or 'the one who rules like an eagle'. The name has its roots in the Old High German language and is composed of the terms arn for 'the eagle' and waltan for 'to rule', 'to govern', or 'the ruler'. Arnd is also commonly used as a surname. Other variants of the name include Arne, Arno, Anno, Arndt, Arnt, Arend, Arendt, Arent, Nolde, Noldi, and Nolte (Low German). Notable bearers of the name include German fencer Arnd Schmitt and biathlete Arnd Peiffer.

Where does the name Arnd come from?

The name Arnd has Old High German roots and means 'the ruling eagle' or 'the one who rules like an eagle'. It is composed of the Old High German words arn (the eagle) and waltan (to rule, to govern, the ruler). The language is German.

How do you pronounce Arnd?

The sound and pronunciation of Arnd: The name is monosyllabic and very compact. In the pronunciation [aʁnt], several consonants come together closely. The hard and abruptly ending sound gives the name a distinctive note. As a result, Arnd appears direct, robust, and steadfast.

When is the name day of Arnd?

The name days for Arnd are January 15, February 23, and July 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Arnd is a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common first names for boys. Its best ranking was 1,891st in 2012. Over the last ten years, Arnd has been used approximately 30 times as a first name, placing it 4,208th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,721st.

Nicknames & pet names

Arni / Arnibo / Artschi

Famous people

• Arnd Barocka (German doctor)
• Arnd Bauerkämper (German historian)
• Arnd Brummer (author and journalist)
• Arnd Cremer (German actor)
• Arnd Czapek (German politician)
• Arnd Festerling (German journalist)
• Arnd Goldschmidt (German racing rower)
• Arnd Klawitter (theater actor)
• Arnd Kluge (German historian)
• Arnd Lauber (chess player from Germany)
• Arnd Leike (German physicist)
• Arnd Meier (racing driver)
• Arnd Neuhaus (basketball player from Germany)
• Arnd Peiffer (German biathlete)
• Arnd Pollmann (German philosopher)
• Arnd Reitemeier (German historian)
• Arnd Schimkat (German actor)
• Arnd Schmitt (fencer and Olympic champion 1988)
• Arnd Schultheiß (German graphic designer)
• Arnd Spranger (German football player)